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ELI TOMAC // CLASS OF 2008-09

A name that needs no introduction, one of the most iconic names in modern motocross. Eli Tomac was one of the first riders to be a part of the Team Dunlop family, getting his start in the introductory year of the Team Dunlop Elite program and never looking back.

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Plessinger team dunlop elite alumni

Aaron Plessinger // CLASS OF 2007

The reigning 250SX West Champion and 2015 Monster Energy SX Rookie of the Year was chosen to carry the Team Dunlop Elite name during his time on Team Dunlop. His early reputation for speed has stayed with him in his pro career. Together with Justin Barcia, another Team Dunlop Alum rider- Plessinger represents the 450 Monster Energy/Yamalube/Start Racing Yamaha team.

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Cianciarulo team dunlop elite alumni

Adam Cianciarulo // CLASS OF 2007-12

Making waves in his rookie year of the 450 class, the #92 got his start on the Team Dunlop Elite program during it’s first year and remained a member of the Team Dunlop Elite crew for 6 years!

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Barcia team dunlop elite alumni

Justin Barcia // CLASS OF 2007

Justin Barcia was another member of the Team Dunlop Elite inaugural class, getting his start in 2007 and making his way up though the pro-ranks. Baricia is one half of the Monster Energy/Yamalube/Start Racing Yamaha team with Aaron Plessinger, another Team Dunlop Alum.

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Austin Forkner // CLASS OF 2011-14

Spending 4 years representing Team Dunlop Elite, Austin Forkner is now enjoying a pro career on the Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki team and top contender of the 250 East Coast championship.

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  • ELI TOMAC

    CLASS OF 2008-09

    A name that needs no introduction, one of the most iconic names in modern motocross. Eli Tomac was one of the first riders to be a part of the Team Dunlop family, getting his start in the introductory year of the Team Dunlop Elite program and never looking back.

  • Aaron Plessinger

    CLASS OF 2007

    The reigning 250SX West Champion and 2015 Monster Energy SX Rookie of the Year was chosen to carry the Team Dunlop Elite name during his time on Team Dunlop. His early reputation for speed has stayed with him in his pro career. Together with Justin Barcia, another Team Dunlop Alum rider- Plessinger represents the 450 Monster Energy/Yamalube/Start Racing Yamaha team.

  • Adam Cianciarulo

    CLASS OF 2007-12

    Making waves in his rookie year of the 450 class, the #92 got his start on the Team Dunlop Elite program during it’s first year and remained a member of the Team Dunlop Elite crew for 6 years!

  • Justin Barcia

    CLASS OF 2007

    Justin Barcia was another member of the Team Dunlop Elite inaugural class, getting his start in 2007 and making his way up though the pro-ranks. Baricia is one half of the Monster Energy/Yamalube/Start Racing Yamaha team with Aaron Plessinger, another Team Dunlop Alum.

  • Austin Forkner

    CLASS OF 2011-14

    Spending 4 years representing Team Dunlop Elite, Austin Forkner is now enjoying a pro career on the Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki team and top contender of the 250 East Coast championship.

2023 Team Dunlop Elite Riders

17th year of Team Dunlop Elite

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Seth Dennis

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@lilripper930
  • Orange Brigade KTM 85SX and Supermini
  • 3 Championships at Spring a Ding Ding 2022
  • 2 Championships at Freestone 2022
  • 1 Championship at RCSX Daytona 2022
  • 7 years on Team Dunlop Elite
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2/18/2009 - 15 years old - Port St Lucie, FL
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Ryder Ellis

877
@ryder_ellis877
  • Team Green Kawasaki KX85
  • 1 Championship at Ponca City 2022
  • 1 Championship at Spring a Ding Ding 2022
  • 2 Championships at Freestone 2022
  • 5 years on Team Dunlop Elite
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6/2/2010 - 14 years old - North Fork, CA
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Eidan Steinbrecher

24
@superflytiny24
  • GasGas 65
  • 1 Championship Ponca City 2022
  • 4 years on Team Dunlop Elite
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1/24/12 - 12 years old - Orangevale, CA
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Gavyn Welzien

132
@gavynwelzien
  • Cobra CX50 and CX65
  • 2 Championships Mini O’s 2022
  • 2 years on Team Dunlop Elite
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3/24/2014 - 10 years old - Orlando, FL
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Lachlan (Lala)Turner

99
@lachlanturner99
  • KTM 85SX and Supermini
  • 1 Championship Ponca City 2022
  • 1 Championship Spring A Ding Ding 2022
  • 1st year on Team Dunlop Elite
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3/8/2007 - 17 years old - Gardnerville, NV
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Caden Dudney

40
@cdudney40
  • Kawasaki KX85 and KX112
  • 2 Championships at Loretta Lynn’s 2022
  • 1st year on Team Dunlop Elite
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7/24/2009 - 15 years old - Athens, TX
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Kade Nightingale

4
@kade.nightingale
  • Yamaha YZ65
  • 1 Championship Mini O’s 2022
  • 1 Championship Ponca City 2022
  • 1st year on Team Dunlop Elite
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2/1/2013 - 11 years old - Sapulpa, OK
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Beckham Smith

3
@beckham_smith3
  • KTM 50SX
  • 1 Championship Ponca City 2022
  • 1st year on Team Dunlop Elite
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9/13/2014 - 10 years old - Canyton, TX
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